Objective
Know the eleven main swine breeds of the US Be able to describe what they look like Tell where they are from Be able to tell what type they are
Berkshire
England US breed in 1875 Meat Type Black body with six white points Erect Ears
Chester White
USA US breed 1930 Mother Type White hair and skin, Droopy Ears
Duroc
USA US breed 1957 Meat Type Gold to dark Red, Droopy Ears
Hampshire
USA US breed1893 Meat Type Black with white belt around body and front leg,
erect ears
American Landrace
Denmark US breed 1950 Mother Type White hair, LARGE droopy ears
American Landrace
Poland China
USA US breed 1876 Meat Type Black, Six white points, droopy ears
Spots
USA US breed 1914 Meat Type ½ Black ½ White clearly defined spots droopy
ears
Tamworth
England US breed 1882 Meat Type Light to dark red, erect ears
Pietrain
Belgium US breed 1950’s Meat Gray spots, erect ears, heavy muscles
Hereford
USA US breed 1934 Meat Type Tan or red, white points,erect ears
Yorkshire
England US breed 1935 Mother Type White, erect ears
Open Note Quiz
1. Besides color what do all of the white breeds have in common?
2. What do all of the color breeds have in common?
3. What two breeds have six white points? 4. Name the two red breeds of hogs.